LBJ officials questioned about subsidy, ARPA projects, doctors

When Fiscal Year 2025 ended on September 30, the LBJ Hospital had not received a single penny of subsidy funding from ASG. $2 million was approved in the FY2025 budget for the LBJ subsidy. In addition there was $300,000 unpaid from the FY2024...

Abhinav Kashyap calls Salman Khan “criminal,”

[Source: AP] The long-running feud between Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap and Salman Khan has resurfaced with fresh accusations. In a recent interview, Kashyap referred to Salman as a “criminal,” asserting that the actor’s wealth and influence...

Housing Authority green lights $39m loan, plans 4700 lots in 5 years

THE Housing Authority (HA) Board has given the green light to a new loan of $39million to help the entity in its planned delivery of 4700 housing lots over the next five years. The Authority made the announcement this week, saying the approved...

WORLD FOOD DAY & POVERTY ERADICATION ROUNDTABLE: LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES

In commemoration of World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the InnerCity Mission for Children will host a high-level roundtable discussion themed “Developing Local Humanitarian Solutions to Global Challenges” on...

World Food Day & Poverty Eradication Day: InnerCity Mission leads talks on local solutions

From In celebration of World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the InnerCity Mission for Children is set to host a high-level roundtable discussion themed “Developing Local Humanitarian Solutions to Global...

Cedar Falls' Dry Run Creek shows what 20 years of watershed work looks like 

CEDAR FALLS — Over the span of two decades, the Cedar Valley community has embraced urban conservation efforts on their properties and in their public spaces in an effort to improve water quality in Dry Run Creek. Rain gardens, rain barrels and...

Brazil showcases finance ministers’ plan for $1.3 trln

[Source: Reuters] A group of 35 finance ministers laid out suggestions for scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion a year, a key demand by developing nations ahead of this year’s COP30 talks in Brazil. In the first-of-its-kind report, the Circle...

Pacific: Collision Of Crises Deepens Child Nutrition Challenges In PNG, Solomon Islands And Vanuatu

Press Release – Save the Children Save the Childrens study has found that climate change is making it significantly harder for families to access healthy food, affecting not only how food is grown but also raises the price of produce, impacts...

Nine Upfronts: 2026 Olympics leads a slate filled with defining Australian moments, sharks, and outback murder highways

Share Tweet Share Email The Olympics were front and center at Nine’s pitch to advertisers and media today with the 2026 Nine Upfronts. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event, while unveiling its roster of new...

Court orders removal of AI-misused links

[Source: Bollywood Hungama] Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has secured a major legal victory as the Delhi High Court granted him interim protection against the unauthorised use of his name, likeness, and voice through AI-generated and deepfake...

BTS To Make Long-Awaited Comeback In March 2026, Confirms RM

[Source: NDTV] BTS leader RM has officially revealed new details about the group’s highly anticipated comeback, confirming that their next album is planned for a March 2026 release. Speaking at W Korea’s Love Your W Breast Cancer Awareness event...

Survivor 49: Dream Tribe Swaps

The Survivor 49 Kele tribe had a historically rough start to the season. They lost the first five challenges, which left them without flint, survival supplies, and safety. Their hunger was evident to viewers who witnessed them forget names,...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Scott Cam and Ariarne Titmus 'face their biggest fear' in brand new show Shark! leading Channel 9's TV line up for 2025

Nine has announced a thrilling line-up of TV shows for the coming year at its annual upfronts event. While many of your favourites have returned there's been some big changes with the announcement of brand new reality show Shark! and a fresh...

DP World India golf: Rory the cynosure as elite event tees off

New Delhi: It’s hard to look past Rory McIlroy. He stares at you from the decked up sidewalks at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC), smiles back from the life-size posters, and pumps a fist just as you enter the 18th hole. A superstar golfer holding the...

As coral reefs pass tipping point, ocean protection rises up political agenda

Warm-water coral reefs have crossed a tipping point due to global heating and are dying at an accelerated rate due to repeated mass bleaching events, impacting hundreds of millions of people who rely on them for fishing, tourism and protection...

ʻUlu pioneer honored for 40 years of advocacy

Reading time: < 1 minuteRagone has advocated for ʻulu for more than four decades. (Photo credit: Jim Wiseman) University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Associate Professor Diane Ragone has been recognized for her global leadership in advocating for ʻulu....

Pacific islanders face discriminatory migration policies in NZ

KAIAFA Ledua is no stranger to the ocean and sailing. But he’s just returned from the most rewarding voyage of his life – a father and daughter sail to and from the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The...

Specman returns as 2026 Coral Coast 7s ambassador

Rosko Specman was photographed with children. [File Photo] South African rugby sevens superstar Rosko Specman has been unveiled as the official ambassador for the 2026 McDonald’s Coral Coast 7s, set to take place in Sigatoka in January. Renowned...

Farmers learn of new resilient vegetable varieties

MORE than 70 farmers learnt about new resilient varieties and cultivation techniques of vegetables at a field day at the Taiwan Technical Mission’s (TTM), part of the mission’s Resilient Cultivation Extension Project. The project aims to equip...